The artwork titled “Patriotic Young Man with a Flag” is a photograph by Diane Arbus, created in 1967 in the United States. It measures 35.56 cm by 27.94 cm. The artwork is categorized within the photo genre.
The artwork portrays a young man posed against a plain backdrop. He holds an American flag at his side, partially visible in the lower right part of the composition. The young man is shown in a frontal view, with a direct and intense gaze directed towards the camera, contributing to the photograph’s compelling nature. He is dressed in a slightly disheveled manner, wearing a collared shirt with a dark jacket. A prominent feature of his attire is a button pinned to his jacket reading “I’m Proud,” further emphasizing the patriotic theme. The stark contrasts and details captured by Diane Arbus provide a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the character and emotion of the subject. The simplicity of the background serves to highlight the young man and the symbolic elements he carries, encapsulating a moment brimming with patriotic sentiment.
